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How to avoid Social Security scams

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  • Scams involving your Social Security number and benefits are on the rise. Here are the facts:
  • Government employees will not threaten to take away benefits or ask for money, gift cards, or personal information to protect your Social Security number or benefits.
  • Scammers can fake your caller ID. So don’t be fooled if the call seems to be from the SSA or the SSA Inspector General’s Fraud Hotline number.
  • If a caller asks for your Social Security number, bank account number, or credit card information, hang up.
  • Report Social Security phone scams to the SSA Inspector General online at oig.ssa.gov. Visit identitytheft.gov/ssa for more tips.

If you suspect that there has been fraudulent activity with your MutualOne Bank accounts, call Client Services at (508) 820-4010 during regular business hours.